German Military Victorinox

I like mine.

Decent deal IF you order other stuff to spread out SG's :eek: :eek: :eek: shipping charges for small orders.
 
Through yesterday, Sportsman's Guide had a $5 SHIPPING coupon out there.
That price is about market value, but I prefer to examine the individual knife with the GAK's before purchase. Many of them have damaged main blades, in my experience. Also, there are quite a few contractors out there.
 
Felinevet gets those in once in a while. They're usually well used, but with lots of life left in them. Very handy and well constructed. Beware, you may not get a Victorinox. The pattern was manufactured by several companies. All of the used ones I've seen are of the same high quality. New ones of Italian or Chinese manufacture may be poor quality.
 
MIKE MACINTOSH said:
Spotted these in today's sportsmans guide flier. two German army sak's for $20, at this price it seem's like a good idea for back up's for the bug out kit's or maybe as a first knife for JR. Scouting Ect.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=344858
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Yep, gotta make sure them scouts have a corkscrew! ;)

More seriously, has anybody ever thought about what a corkscrew might be used for besides opening wine?
 
I picked one up several years ago that was advertised as a Victorinox, but when I got the knife, it was made my another contractor. Still a fine knife and in primo condition, but I was a little ticked about the misleading discription.
 
I buy from Sportsman's Guide a lot (in fact, I joined their "club" to get discounts) and their customer service is top notch -- I've never had a hassle about a return. In fact, once I bought a lot of 20 new surplus German canteens and cups and two arrived dented. I called up SG and they sent me two replacement canteen/cup sets, no questions asked, and told me to keep the damaged cups (canteens were fine).

(Use the two bent up cups to hold small nails and such. :D )


Note the Vics they're advertising are used... Still, for $10 ea., it's worth a shot!
 
When I lived in Alameda, CA, there was a surplus store that had a big bin of used German Army Knives. I picked out the best of each manufacturer, including a few made by Victorinox since I recognized them.

They're like a Mauser pattern without the second blade.
 
A lot of the German military knives were made by Aitor, in Spain. Those used to be 2 for $12, now they are 2 for $20.
 
With the cutting edge on the Victorinox awl and a tight knot in fragile cord, the corkscrew is easier to use without damaging the cord.
 
The new issue knife is much better. Made by Victorinox and based on the OH Trekker design.

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longbow50 said:
The new issue knife is much better. Made by Victorinox and based on the OH Trekker design.

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I just wish the OH Trekker didn't have the serrations and I would pick one up, instead I bought the two-hand Trekker, a minor inconvenience.
 
Wabajack said:
I just wish the OH Trekker didn't have the serrations and I would pick one up, instead I bought the two-hand Trekker, a minor inconvenience.
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I am not partial to serrations at all, but I don't really find the serrations to be a big problem on this knife and it's because they are on the end of the blade. When I do woodwork like feathering, notching, etc., I use the edge closest to the handle and for cutting rope, twine and other cordage, I've always used the end half of the blade. Just how I was taught.

As far as a two handed folder being a mild inconvenience, it's true to a point. The reasons I went ahead and opted for the OH version is because when hiking this area, its the only knife I carry and the most common injuries in the bush, involve the ankle and hand.
 
longbow50 said:
I am not partial to serrations at all, but I don't really find the serrations to be a big problem on this knife and it's because they are on the end of the blade. When I do woodwork like feathering, notching, etc., I use the edge closest to the handle and for cutting rope, twine and other cordage, I've always used the end half of the blade. Just how I was taught.

As far as a two handed folder being a mild inconvenience, it's true to a point. The reasons I went ahead and opted for the OH version is because when hiking this area, its the only knife I carry and the most common injuries in the bush, involve the ankle and hand.
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I concur with you, Longbow50.
I just bought a black handled OH Trekker, on sale, for my GF, because she has weak finger nails. She liked it right away. I almost "hate" serrations, except with this knife. In demo'ing it for her by opening up a few tough plastic packages, I realized how well those ugly serrations work exactly where they are for doing delicate puncture/saw work on tough materials without damaging the contents. Now I'm looking to get one for myself ASAP.
 
I just received my GAKs from Sportsmansguide.com... They were advertised as "used in excellent condition" and I agree with that assessment, especially for $10 ea.

The scales are near mint. The blades were covered in an unspeakable organic gunk I assume (hope) was food residue but some metal polish took care of that. Both blades are almost dull but they don't appear to have been sharpened... I guess the original owners used up the factory edges but never got around to sharpening them.

The only minor gripe is that one of the two is missing its saw cover, but these will be users, not collectibles, so I can live with it. :thumbup:

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Several years ago I got a few of these German folders from SG when they sold a batch of them. I kept the best one for myself, but I cleaned up and sharpened the others and gave them to friends. I like the one I have, though.
 
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